Christmas Eve steam whistle concert to remain at New York Wire Co.

In this 2007 file photo, Whistle Master Don Ryan practices on the steam whistle at the New York Wire Co. (Daily Record/Sunday News -- File )

York's steam whistle Christmas Eve concert will go on this year at its usual location at New York Wire Co.

Jeff Hines, CEO of York Water Co., confirmed Sunday that the concert will proceed this year despite the fact that the New York Wire Co. is closing the plant that houses the whistle.

Organizers of the concert, hoping to save the community tradition, have been working with officials at New York Wire ever since the company announced it was closing the plant on East Market Street. They've agreed to have the concert this year, Hines said.

"Don't ask me about next year," he said.

Rehearsal for the concert will be Dec. 22 with the concert at midnight on Christmas Eve.

Department of Labor and Industry.

Pennsylvania's WARN Act aims to protect workers and their families by requiring 60 days' notice for major workforce reduction.

The notice includes New York Wire's operations at 441 E. Market St. in York, 829 Loucks Mill Road in Spring Garden Township, and 500 E. Middle St. in Hanover.

The York plant, which has been in the city for more than 100 years, is expected to close. To read more, click here.